For Marietta Murphy and her five daughters, Princeton Park seemed like perfect place to raise a family. Her children could have the freedom to ride their bikes and she could have garden. It was affordable. …
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that makes it very difficult to breathe. The small and medium airways swell and fill with mucus when they come into …
HUD Resident Rights and Responsibilities
HUD Tenants’ Right to Organize
DEFINITIONS
HUD: Housing Urban Development; the federal department in charge of assuring affordable housing throughout the country in cooperation with local government.
CHA: Chicago Housing Authority; the local governmental power which translates HUD regulations into city policies.
Loan …
Violence Against Women Act
Violence Against Women Act
CHA Tenants’ Handbook
Landlord’s Name
First, you must find out the Property Identification Number (PIN) of your building. Online, you can try www.newschicago.org. If the website is down or it is not finding your building, you can call the …
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page.
As a tenant, what am I required to do?
* Throw out your trash in a clean …
Credit reports contain “information” about where you live and work and your bill paying habits; it may also state whether there has been an eviction or arrest. Landlords have the right to charge for credit …
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